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In a city known more for bright lights and big bets than Bible studies, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao turned Las Vegas into a place of worship during his most recent fight week. Instead of focusing solely on training or enjoying the glitz of Sin City, Pacquiao held nightly Bible studies open to anyone who wanted…

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Beloved actor Jimmy Stewart is remembered by many as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life — the man who showed us that even an ordinary life can have extraordinary meaning. But soon, audiences will discover that Stewart’s real-life story was just as powerful as anything he portrayed on screen — a story of faith,…

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In his latest film, Sketch, Emmy-winning actor Tony Hale leaves behind the familiar territory of comedy to explore something far more personal — faith, grief, and the emotional weight of fatherhood. The Arrested Development and Veep star portrays Taylor, a father trying to hold his family together after his wife’s death. While the whimsical children’s…

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Brandon Blackstock, the former husband of singer Kelly Clarkson and stepson of country music legend Reba McEntire, has died at the age of 48. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” the…

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Nickelodeon alum Kel Mitchell got to celebrate his eight-year-old daughter in a special way on her birthday by baptizing her. Mitchell is best known as part of the duo of the popular “Kenan and Kel” show and for his role as Ed in Good Burger. What may not be as well-known is that since his…

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Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen gave a heartfelt speech after being inducted into the Hall of Fame. During his 12-year NFL career, Allen played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers. Despite a career of impressive defensive maneuvers and sacks, however, Allen decided to focus on two…

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More than two decades after The Passion of the Christ shook Hollywood and the world, Mel Gibson is bringing his long-anticipated sequel to theaters—this time in two parts. On Tuesday, Lionsgate and Icon Productions announced that The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One will debut in theaters on Good Friday 2027, followed by Part Two…

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After nearly two decades of dominating satellite radio, The Howard Stern Show may soon come to an end. Multiple sources report that SiriusXM is preparing to part ways with the 71-year-old media icon as his current $100 million contract expires later this year. Though the company is expected to make Stern an offer, insiders claim…

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Academy Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is preparing for her final act — and she wants it to be on her own terms. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the 67-year-old star opened up about aging in Hollywood and why she’s been slowly preparing to walk away from the spotlight. Her decision, she says,…

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A recent production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl has stirred a wave of outrage among Christians and conservatives, following the casting of actress Cynthia Erivo as Jesus Christ. The Tony-winning, openly bisexual actress appeared onstage from August 1–3 wearing a crown of thorns and carrying a crossbeam, an image that many have…

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